Introducing Hengry Dumpling House: A Chinese Culinary Delight

“ For those who work 12hr shifts or get off at 7:30pm, this place was a HIT! Not a lot of options when you're looking for a place to eat, especially after work. Since it was only down the road- we were able to find a quick spot to park and walk in. It wasn't super busy. Lots of big seating options and there's also the bar section as well. We were greeted and provided with a menu where you write down what you want to order. Almost like din tai fung, but the portions were much larger and worth every penny! I didn't get to take a picture of all the food. We definitely should have asked how big the portions were because we ordered as if we were eating at DTF. We got to try a variety of things which was nice. XLB - nice subtle broth to it. Curry dumplings - nothing too special, just their dumplings with a Japanese curry on top Sweet heat dumplings - has to be my next fave here. We were debating between this and the chili oil one, but settled with this one and was not disappointed. Definitely sweet when you take that first bite and then followed by a nice hint of heat. Eggplant - hands down will order over and over again. Deep fried shrimp - big portion! And very flavorful I can't even remember what else we had. But overall the food was amazing and we will definitely be back! ”

“ Love hitting this place for lunch. I got the pork ramen this time - so nurturing! I got some pork dumplings to go with it, so that I could add them to the leftover ramen soup and make a second meal out of it. Service is always good and very friendly. One time while eating here I got to watch an older woman sit at a back table making the dumplings - I loved being able to sit and watch the process. :) ”

“ Great handmade dumpling and noodles here, better than XLB I say. You mark your choices on a paper menu and hand that in. I've tried a couple of their handmade dumplings and noodle dishes all of which I've liked, but they offer a bunch of other dumplings (not all handmade) and a few other little bites as well. The sweet heat and Kung pao dumplings were probly my fav, the skin is not too doughy and they are properly filled. They're steamed and finished with a pan fry on one side to add a little crispness while still being soft. The wonton noodle soup was as good as I've had anywhere w/ a generous portion of wontons. I also tried the tan tan noodles which were thinner, dry style noodles in a light Sichuan pepper oil sauce that had a mild but pleasant spicy peppercorn tang. It seems like a pretty small crew, and i could see the older lady making the dumplings by hand at one of the tables while I was there. Also, everything was very reasonably priced. They also have soup dumplings here too, so if deciding between here and nearby XLB I'd choose here. The only thing I wasn't the biggest fan of was the scallion pancakes - they were a bit too fried and greasy for me, I prefer the thinner, battered Korean style w/ more scallions and veggies (but I may be partial as a Korean). And the salt & pepper wings were just meh. But still 5 stars for me, and I still want to go back to try the basil & fish dumplings. ”

“ This place has been on our list for a bit. Then, FoodFaithandInterviews highlighted them, and the food looked amazing! I'm not a big popcorn chicken girl, but it just looked so good! So that's what I ordered. My partner got the noodles, and we ordered XLB and pork dumplings. We were going to eat the XLB in the car but somehow we forgot the plan. So I'm going to refrain from commenting on the dumplings as I think it would be an unfair review. XLB is meant to be eaten immediately after serving, not a half hour car ride home. They were tasty though, don't get me wrong! My popcorn chicken was yummy! I'm a big spicy fan so I didn't find it spicy, but I can see how others might. It had great flavor though. I would definitely get it again! The noodles were tasty too. And the staff were so friendly!! ”

“ The space is not very large, and there are not many tables. I ended up having to sit at the bar. Probably ordered too much for 2 people! The dumplings are handmade in house, I witnessed it :) Their filling is good--it is tender, not dense or hard, and not full of vegetable filler. Dumpling skin is also good, not too thick. Sautéed string beans were hot, delicious, and crispy. Good portion. The reason I took off a star is because 1) pan fried dumplings were not very fried, in fact, I thought they were steamed until I remembered we'd ordered pan fried! However, the sweet heat dumplings were very nicely pan fried, crispy and brown on the bottom, so I know they can do it right! Sweet heat dumplings were delicious and flavorful, with a pretty mild kick of spice. 2) the XLB did not have much soup in them!! ”

“ I stumbled upon Hengry Dumpling House while being in the area. I wanted something light for lunch and stopped by here. I ordered some pork soup dumplings (pork xiaolongbao) and chive and pork steam dumplings. I like that they have a variety of dumpling styles and fillings to choose from. The soup dumplings and the steamed dumplings were good. Everything came out hot, the dumpling skin on the dumplings were perfect thickness, and nice amount of filling. They offer soy sauce, black vinegar and chili oil for dipping. The host was very attentive and checked in often if I needed anything and how the meal was. This restaurant is a nice addition to the Williams district and I know down the street there is XLB. However, the menu at Hengry Dumpling House is a bit more extensive. It's similar to Din Tai Fung and Dough Zone. Definitely a small family run business. It's a good location and the interior is nice. For parking there is street parking or in the nearby neighborhoods. I'll come back next time to try other dishes they have. ”

“ The HIGHS: - Chili wontons were very good. The chili oil was flavorful. Wontons tasted fresh and wrapped well. - Spicy popcorn chicken is very flavorful, crunchy, and quite spicy. I like how they added the fried peppers which added a nice crunch and extra heat. Good portion size as well. - Nice bathrooms, condiments, and decor. Service was good, got our food in a reasonable amount of time. The MIDS: - Curry dumplings were a little disappointing, I was expecting dumplings with curry filling but it was just regular dumplings on top of curry. - Popcorn chicken has been a little inconsistent in the few times I've went. The 1st time the chicken chunks were pretty large, but subsequent visits they were smaller and there was too MUCH breading. The LOWS: - Popcorn chicken is TOO salty CONCLUSION: - Solid alternative to ding tai fung. My go-tos are the chili oil wontons and popcorn chicken, but wish the chicken was less salty. ”

“ Craving dumplings? This is the place! Unexpected. Who knew! Tiny little place that packs a delicious foodie punch. We had the Spicy Crispy Shrimp, followed by the cabbage and pork pan-seared dumplings, the sweet heat dumplings, and the sautéed chili green beans. Everything was cooked to perfection, and we devoured it all. Will definitely be back as there are too many other great items to try, including the honey walnut shrimp. Decent prices, good vibe. Shei shei! Thank you in Mandarin. ”

“ The Eggplant Tofu was amazing! Came out piping hot and full of flavors. Their entreés were honestly better than the dumplings. We didn't like the Curry Dumplings very much. They're kinda tough and cold...The curry also had an off sour taste. Their Pork XLB were better. Fresh and the wrappers were nice and thin. Decent pork filling as well. Their chilli oil was 10/10. Overall not a bad spot but certainly not the best in town. ”